baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2535259-A (GB)
Title: Tablet PC and smartphone mount
Inventor: MICHAEL RALPH CHANNON
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2015-09-17
Abstract: A mounting adapted to hang from a seat-back tray 18 of a passenger vehicle and for supporting portable screen devices 22. Each mounting comprises a pair of hooked members 10, each having a spine 15 provided with first and second hook portions 12, 14 arranged on opposite sides of the spine 15 to face in mutually opposed directions. Each hook portion 12, 14 comprises an open end and a closed end 12C, 14C bounded by outer and inner, mutually opposed sides 12A, 14A (12B, 14B, fig 1). In most embodiments, both hook portions 12, 14 are unitary with the spine 15, but in other embodiments the first hook portion (612, fig 6) is formed separately from the spine (615) and is selectively positionable thereon. When in use, the hooked members (10, Figure 1) are spaced apart from each other and the second hook portions receive the screen device 22, which spans the distance between the hooked members.
Patent GB-2543544-A (GB)
Title: Wound dressing
Inventor: STEPHEN COTTON
IPC: A61M39/00
Filed: 2015-10-21
Abstract: A negative pressure wound therapy dressing comprises a drainage tube 12. The drainage tube 12 is formed of a tube 14. Tube 14 is knitted or braided using a monofilament yarn and is surrounded by an impermeable sheath. The monofilament yarn may be polyester, polyamide, polyethylene, polypropylene or polybutylene terephthalate. Tube 14 may have external diameter between 4-10mm or 5-8mm. The impermeable sheath may be of polyurethane. The sheath may comprise one or more impermeable sheets 15a,15b, where the tube 14 may be sandwiched between the two impermeable sheets 15a,15b and where the sheath may adhere to the tube 14 by heat sealing. One end of drainage tube 12 may form an integral tab 16 to facilitate attachment of the drainage tube 12 to a dressing 1 and another end of the drainage tube 12 may be arranged to connect to a source of negative pressure. Also a tube for use in medical applications that is knitted or braided from monofilament yarn and surrounded by an impermeable sheath. The drainage tube is described as being flexible, resilient, non-kinking and able to return to its original shape easily and is soft enough to prevent bedsores if a patient lays on it.
Patent GB-2536349-A (GB)
Title: Cantilevered rear stay and suspension for a shaft driven bicycle
Inventor: PAUL PERKINS
IPC: B62M17/00
Filed: 2016-02-03
Abstract: A bicycle having a drive-shaft 84 connecting a crank to an internal hub gearbox on a rear wheel 78, the bicycle having a suspension system and a cantilevered rear stay that connects the rear wheel 78 to the frame 102 and maintains the hub in a relative radial distance from the crank to maintain contact of the drive-shaft 84 with the crank and gearbox. The suspension system has a linearly moveable damping device 112 disposed within the frame 102. A swing arm 104 pivotally extends from the rear stay to the damping device 112. The pivotal connection of the rear stay to the frame 102, the linear connection of the damping device 112 to the frame, and the pivotal connection of the swing-arm 104 to both the rear stay and damping device 112 provide a four-bar mechanism to provide suspension for the rear wheel on the bicycle.
Patent GB-2535911-A (GB)
Title: Strigolactone formulations and uses thereof
Inventor: Eric A Davidson
IPC: C07D407/12
Filed: 2014-10-24
Abstract: Disclosed herein plant propagation materials, methods of manufacturing, formulations and uses thereof. The plant propagation materials disclosed herein may comprise a strigolactone obtained by a biosynthetic process. The plant propagation material may comprise a chemical mimic of a strigolactone. The strigolactone may be 5-deoxystrigol. Methods of manufacturing the plant propagation materials may comprise a chemical process. Alternatively, methods of manufacturing the plant propagation material may comprise a biosynthetic process. The methods may comprise use of one or more polynucleotides. The polynucleotides may encode a metabolite. The polynucleotides may comprise one or more genes encoding one or more components of a strigolactone pathway.
Patent GB-2551592-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to security
Inventor: PETER THOMAS ROWLANDS
IPC: E05B13/00
Filed: 2016-08-10
Abstract: A handle assembly 1 for preferably a multipoint lock on a door, has a flat handle 2 adapted to be operatively disconnectable from a spindle S via a selective connection unit, wherein when in a stowed or storage position the handle is disconnected from the spindle and when in an operative condition it is connected to the spindle. The selective connection unit includes a connector piece 5 which is pivotally connected to the handle via pins 7 received in holes 5d and has a recess for receiving a spindle bush 8 and helical coiled compression spring H and is itself received by a pop up bush 6. The pop up bush is also connected to the handle via pins 7 in holes 6a. The pop up bush has two radially inwardly directed lugs 6b that are slideably engageable with slots 8a in the spindle bush when the handle is in the operational position and slid/rotated out of engagement with the slots when in the stowed position.
Patent GB-2555111-A (GB)
Title: Appartus for remote operation of an endoscopy device
Inventor: PAUL COLLINS
IPC: B25J19/06
Filed: 2016-10-18
Abstract: An end effector (100, figure 1) for attachment to a robotic arm (300, figure 4a) has an interface end configured to receive and retain a control section of an endoscope 200. First (111, figure 1) and second (112) sockets engage with two angulation control knobs on the endoscope whilst linear actuators 113 are provided to operate buttons or valves. A cavity (114) is shaped to accommodate the endoscope, having perpendicular channels (116, 117) to receive the insertion portion and the umbilical. A releasable catch 115 may secure the endoscope. The interface end may be covered by a housing (110). A body of the end effector is positioned between the interface end and the robotic arm and may comprise a two-piece housing 120 containing two rotary actuators (121, 122) driving gear wheels 121a and 122a. These in turn are coupled to larger gear wheels 112a and 131 which rotate the first and second sockets. The robot arm may be part of a force-limited collaborative robot with torque sensors.
Patent GB-2541568-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for scaling reduction in a dead water zone of a fluid conduit
Inventor: OLE MAGNAR DRØNEN
IPC: F17D1/20
Filed: 2014-06-03
Abstract: A secale-dampening or scale-inhibiting device at a radial restriction (12) in a pipeline (1) is described, wherein a helical flow guide (2) is arranged in a pipeline portion (la) upstream of the restriction (12), the flow guide (2) projecting radially inwards from a pipe wall (11) and having a longitudinal direction slanted relative to the centre axis (S) of the pipeline (1). A method of dampening or inhibiting scaling in a dead zone (31) of a fluid flow (3) downstream of s restriction (12) in a pipeline (1) Is described as well.
Patent GB-2540719-A (GB)
Title: Multilateral junction with mechanical stiffeners
Inventor: DAVID JOE STEELE
IPC: E21B19/16
Filed: 2014-07-16
Abstract: An example multi-bore junction assembly includes a connector body having an upper end and a lower end, the lower end providing a main bore leg receptacle and a lateral bore leg receptacle. A main bore leg is coupled to the main bore leg receptacle and extending longitudinally therefrom, and a lateral bore leg coupled to the lateral bore leg receptacle and extending longitudinally therefrom, wherein the main and lateral bore legs are round, tubular structures. At least one mechanical stiffener extends longitudinally between the connector body and a D-round connector arranged on one of the main and lateral bore legs.
Patent GB-2560344-A (GB)
Title: Method of control
Inventor: HANS-WERNER GELLERSEN
IPC: G06F3/0481
Filed: 2017-03-08
Abstract: The present invention comprises a means for a user to control a computer or other equipment via gesture or movement recognition. The method for a user to use a first device to control a second device, the first device comprising a means of computing, a means of display and at least one image sensor, and the second device adapted for electronic and/or computation control. Initially there is no interaction between the user and either device, the first device provides on the means for display a display element moving on a first trajectory , the image sensor the provides a series of images to the means of computing, wherein the means of computing that analyses said images to detect a control object with a movement path match the first trajectory and upon detection of a match the display element converts to a temporary input object on the means of display, and the means of computing uses post-match images to detect a post-match path of the control object and moves the temporary input object on the display to match that path. The control object may be the hand of a user.
Patent GB-2564834-A (GB)
Title: Scale inhibition composition
Inventor: NATHAN CHARLES BROWN
IPC: C03C3/16
Filed: 2017-05-04
Abstract: A polyphosphate-based glass scale inhibition composition comprises from about 40 to 65 mole percent P2O5, from about 15 to 50 mole percent of an alkaline earth metal oxide, and from about 5 to 40 mole percent of an alkali metal oxide. Suitably, the alkaline earth metal is selected from the group consisting of magnesium, calcium or strontium. Preferably, the alkali metal is selected from the group consisting of lithium, sodium or potassium. The P2O5 may be present in the range from 48 to 52 mole percent, whilst the alkaline earth metal oxide can be in the range from 38 to 42 mole percent. The alkali metal oxide is preferably in the range from 9 to 11 mole percent. The P2O5 dosing in water at 22°C +/- 3°C may be less than or equal to 2.5ppm. The composition may have a surface area of at least 900 mm2. Use of the polyphosphate-based glass scale inhibition composition as a scale inhibitor in a domestic appliance is also claimed.
Patent GB-2556135-A (GB)
Title: A mountable vehicle implement
Inventor: JAMES SIMPSON
IPC: F41H11/24
Filed: 2016-10-28
Abstract: A mine plough 10 comprises a mounting region at or towards one end for mounting on a vehicle 20. The plough 10 is height adjustable to adjust the height of the mounting region, and comprises means for adjusting the angle of the mounting regions so that it is matched, in use, to a cooperating mounting region on a vehicle 20.
Patent GB-2564662-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum and degassing system
Inventor: SVEN OLOF SONANDER
IPC: C02F103/08
Filed: 2017-07-18
Abstract: An apparatus 1 for degassing water comprises: first and second degassing chambers 2, 4 each provided with a valved vent 6, 8 at the top of the respective chamber; at least one of the degassing chambers is/are provided with a valved inlet 40, 38 for incoming water; at least one of the degassing chambers is/are provided with a valved outlet for degassed water; and a transfer pipe 30 directly connects the degassing chambers to transfer water between the chambers. The transfer pipe includes a first pump 32 for transferring water from the first degassing chamber to the second, and a second pump 34 for transferring water from the second degassing chamber to the first. Each pump permits water flow therethrough when de-energised. The pumps can be centrifugal or turbine pumps. The apparatus may comprise a pressure sensor in each of the degassing chambers to measure pressure in the headspace above the water. Each of the degassing chambers may include a vacuum inlet 26, 27, for connection to a system to be evacuated. The apparatus may be provided as part of a desalination apparatus, used to degas salt water prior to a desalination process.
Patent GB-2552758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to assemblies for use in knee replacement surgery
Inventor: KIRTI MOHOLKAR
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 2014-05-21
Abstract: An assembly 60 for use in knee replacement surgery, comprising a tibial base plate 14, which in use engages a tibia, and a tensioning element operable to engage between the tibial base plate 14 and a femur to set the gap between the tibial base plate 14 and the femur. A measuring arrangement contacts the lateral and medial femoral condyles, and independently measures the gaps. A femoral block 12 has first and second portions, which are rotatable with respect to each other in the varus/valgus direction. The first portion of the femoral block 12 is connectable to the femur, and the second portion is connectable to the tibial base plate 14, either directly or indirectly. The first and second portions are also height adjustable with respect to each other.
Patent GB-2559871-A (GB)
Title: Electronic navigation systems with user and simulation profiles
Inventor: Mark Rivers
IPC: G06F9/451
Filed: 2017-12-22
Abstract: A system, and method of use thereof, with a logic device configured to communicate with a user interface 120 for a mobile structure 101 where the logic device retrieves a profile defining settings of the user interface, determines that said profile is active and configures the user interface based on the settings defined by the profile. The profile may be activated via user selection of the profile on user interface. The logic device may display one or more function buttons on the user interface as defined by the settings of the active profile in a layout that is defined by the profile. User input may be received to modify the settings in the profile and the profile may be linked to a user account at a remote server where the profile is stored. The profile may comprise simulation data configured to simulate live data for demonstrating functions of the user interface. The profile may be designated for a particular type of mobile structure or a particular type of activity and the user interface is configured to provide functions related to the particular type of structure or activity.
Patent GB-2556270-A (GB)
Title: Lung disease models on a chip
Inventor: DONGEUN HUH
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2016-07-27
Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides a biomimetic lung disease model, and methods of its production and use. In one exemplary embodiment, the biomimetic lung disease model can include a first and second microchannel with a membrane coated with airway epithelial cells disposed between the microchannels and at least one device coupled to the biomimetic model that delivers an agent to at least one microchannel. In certain embodiments, the agent is cigarette smoke
Patent GB-2573760-A (GB)
Title: Garment
Inventor: KAREN ELIZABETH JOAN MORGAN
IPC: A41D13/12
Filed: 2018-05-14
Abstract: A garment (100) comprising a body portion (110), a neck opening (112) and one or more sleeves (114); at least one sleeve comprising an arm portion and a cuff portion (116); at least one fastening means (118) extending from the neck opening through an upper arm portion and through a lower arm portion of a sleeve; the fastening means (118) operable between an opened and a closed configuration; in an at least partially open configuration, the sleeves (114) and body portion (110) being conveniently removable from a person (figs. 2-3). Preferably the cuff portions comprise thumb holes (117) such that they can hold the garment in place on the wearer while it is open- this is of use to a menopausal woman having a hot flush because she can open up the garment easily without for example removing a seatbelt. The garment might also be advantageous to a disabled wearer, for infants, or for use for a surgery patient.
Patent GB-2575324-A (GB)
Title: Organic Photodetector
Inventor: Nir Yaacobi-Gross
IPC: H01L51/00
Filed: 2018-07-06
Abstract: An organic photodetector comprising an anode; a cathode; and a photosensitive organic layer between the anode and cathode, wherein the photosensitive organic layer comprises an electron donor material and an electron acceptor compound of formula (I): R11 and R12 may be, e.g. C1-20 alkyl and derivatives thereof or an aromatic or heteroaromatic group. R13-R16 may be, e.g. H, F, Cl-20 alkyl and derivatives thereof. R20-R23 independently in each occurrence is selected from the group consisting of H, C1-20 alkyl and an electron-withdrawing group. Each X is independently O, S, Se or Te. Also shown is a method of forming the organic photodetector and its use in a sensor.
Patent GB-2567078-A (GB)
Title: Jewellery case
Inventor: HAN HWANG
IPC: B65D79/00
Filed: 2017-07-13
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a jewellery case (10) comprising a base (12) to which a jewellery mount (14) is pivotally mounted, and a lid (16) slidably coupled to the base (12). The jewellery mount (14) is designed to temporarily hold a piece of jewellery such as an engagement or wedding ring (18).
Patent GB-2583751-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic panel
Inventor: Dave Kirk
IPC: F02C7/045
Filed: 2019-05-09
Abstract: An acoustic panel 100 for an aircraft has a sound attenuating sheet 102 with cavities, such as a honeycomb structure. A first surface 102a is connected to an opposing second surface 102b by an end surface 102c. A first sheet 104 extends over a portion of the first surface and the end surface, a second sheet 105 extends over a portion of the second surface and the end surface, the sheets connected to transfer tensile force between them, preferably overlapping, and adhered or co-cured with interleaved piles, forming a single continuous sheet. The panel may be curved so that the first surface is a radially outer surface, and the end surface has an annular or arcuate shape (fig.6b). When used in an aircraft nacelle air inlet cowling the end surface may be arranged at an aft end of the cowling. The sheet may have two honeycomb layers 121,122, separated by a septum 103. An inspection hole (fig.6b,120) may be provided in the first and/or second sheets, through which the sound attenuating sheet is visible. A seal 110, arranged to abut an adjacent panel, may be attached to the first and/or second sheet where they extend over the end surface.
Patent GB-2576081-A (GB)
Title: Peer-to-peer cryptocurrency and crypto asset trading platform
Inventor: CHI HO LAM
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2019-06-03
Abstract: Threshold signature cryptocurrency wallets are created and shared between buyers and sellers and a mediator for trading cryptocurrencies. Wallets comprise a threshold signature cryptocurrency wallet for the seller’s cryptocurrency and a threshold signature cryptocurrency wallet for the buyer’s cryptocurrency. A threshold private key, corresponding to each of the threshold signature cryptocurrency wallets is divided into n shares based on (t, n) -threshold signature scheme. Masked shares, corresponding to the threshold private key for each of the threshold signature cryptocurrency wallets, are shared by the set of parties and the mediator. All masked shares corresponding to the threshold private keys by the set of parties and the mediator are validated. A withdrawal cryptocurrency transaction is signed jointly by the set of parties, when the correct amount of cryptocurrency is transferred into the threshold wallets for exchange within a predetermined time period; or a withdraw deposit transaction is signed jointly jointly by the at least one party and the mediator. A secure crypto asset wallet service between a party and a mediator where validating correctness of shared masked shares of a threshold private key by one party and the mediator is based on JRVSS protocol is also provided.
Patent GB-2584867-A (GB)
Title: Fluid transmission coupling
Inventor: ANTHONY JOHN WEBBER
IPC: F16L37/252
Filed: 2019-06-18
Abstract: A fluid coupling 20 comprising a first and second coupling sections 22, 24. The fluid coupling has a locking device including a first and second locking elements 38, 42. The first locking element is a longitudinal member 38 such as a bar, band, beam or strip and is arranged in or on the first coupling section. The second locking element comprises a receptacle 42 for receiving the longitudinal member and is arranged in or on the second coupling section. The locking device is switchable between locked and release positions by relative rotation between the coupling sections such that in the locked position the longitudinal member is received within the receptacle and a surface of the longitudinal member abut as surface of the receptacle to secure the coupling sections. Either the longitudinal member of the receptacle is axially inclined. In the release position the longitudinal member is rotationally offset from the receptacle to permit separation of the coupling sections. A connection device 28, 34, 32 selectively connects the coupling sections together and the locking device reinforces the interconnection of the coupling sections.
Patent GB-2587409-A (GB)
Title: A wind turbine and method of generating power from the wind
Inventor: Osama Elogab
IPC: F03D80/55
Filed: 2019-09-27
Abstract: A wind turbine has multiple aerofoil blades 1 which each have at least one air outlet 21 on a surface, the turbine has an air distribution system 15, preferably provided with passages 17, for supplying compressed air from a source 11, such as a compressor (connected via line 13 to an electrical control system) or a pressure vessel. A control system determines the pressure of air supplied and may have valves 19. The blades may be connected via hub 3, mounted on a nacelle 7 which in turn is supported on a tower 9. The compressed air outlets may be operated either to remove dust or to alter the effective aerodynamic profile (i.e. virtual profile) of the blades without needing to rotate them on their axis. Described is use of the Coanda effect, and entraining air to gain from an air amplifier effect. The air is preferably pressurised to between 5% and 100% above ambient or atmospheric pressure. In use the air outlets might be operated serially or simultaneously. Vertical- and horizontal-axis (e.g. Darrieus) turbines are described.
Patent GB-2583549-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical self centering gear extractor device
Inventor: JULIO SAMPEDRO MARTINEZ
IPC: B25B27/073
Filed: 2019-10-03
Abstract: The self-centering device (1, Figure 1) includes articulated claws 3 hinged and indirectly coupled to a first spindle 2, so they can move along it. A centring device 4 for the claws includes connecting rods 5 articulated at one end to intermediate parts 30 of the claws, and at the opposite end to a support 6. The position of the support can be adjusted coaxially in stroke along the length of the upper part of the spindle. A second tubular spindle 7 coaxial with the first spindle, independent of it in rotation and secured to it in stroke, has an external thread 70 to thread a handle 8 onto which is fixed in stroke but can rotate independently of the support. A hollow piston 90 hydraulic cylinder 9 includes an internal thread 91 into which the first spindle is threaded. The cylinder is located in the space 50 existing between the connecting rods, resting on the support to produce its movement with extracting grip from the claws. The cylinder may include a connector (92, Figure 1) for connecting an external hydraulic pump.